PMLD Teaching Assistant

Hanson Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Term-time only

Placements in schools across Bristol

Friendly, supportive team

Job summary

Hanson Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is recruiting teaching assistants to work full-time in schools across Bristol and surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with complex needs. The role focuses on pupils with physical disabilities, aims to promote independence, learning, and well-being, and involves collaboration with teaching staff and therapists to provide consistent support.

Weekly pay, term-time hours, and placements across mainstream and specialist settings are offered to

Qualifications

• Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting.
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs.
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people.
• A good level of written and spoken English is essential.
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school.
• Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required.
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning.
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being.
• Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent support.

Skills

Experience in care settings

Personal care

English communication

Compassionate approach

Job description

Are you a social care worker or residential support worker looking to transition into a rewarding, school-based role? Were currently recruiting teaching assistants to work on a full-time basis in schools across Bristol and its surrounding areas, supporting children and young people with complex needs.

The role will involve supporting students who have physical disabilities and is ideal for those with experience in care settings, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities, mobility needs, or behavioural challenges. As a teaching assistant, youll be making a real difference to pupils learning, independence, and daily school life.

You will be working in a range of settings, including:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) schools
• Mainstream schools with high-need or EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) pupils
• Schools that support pupils with complex physical and medical needs

Responsibilities in this teaching assistant role include:

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in lessons and around the school
• Providing personal care and assistance with mobility, as required
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in their learning
• Promoting inclusion, independence, and emotional well-being
• Working alongside teaching staff and therapists to deliver consistent support

Qualifications and attributes:

• Experience as a social care worker, support worker, or in a residential care setting
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting physical needs
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people
• A good level of written and spoken English is essential
• Passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential in an educational setting

We offer:

• Weekly pay
• Term-time only working (typically 8:00am3:30/4:00pm)
• Placements in both mainstream and special schools across Bristol and surrounding areas
• A friendly, supportive team to guide you through the registration and placement process

Pay Rates

£85 - £100 per day (subject to experience and qualifications).